Fans celebrate 11/11/11 as Nigel Tufnel Day
November 11th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A group of Facebook fans were fighting that the day 11/11/11 should be declared Nigel Tufnel Day. The group started their campaign at the beginning of ... Read more...
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Prince Harry had secret pocket stitched in to secure wedding ring
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): Prince Harry, who played the best man at his brother William's wedding last week, had a specially designed secret pocket sewn into his outfit to secure the wedding ... Read more...
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All-male St Andrews Golf Club on historic brink of admitting females
April 30th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 30 (ANI): The all-male St. Andrews Golf club is on the brink of admitting women for the first time because of new equality laws.In a letter to members, they are ... Read more...
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Pakistan enacts law to safeguard foreign investors’ interests
April 29th, 2011 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 29(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has accorded assent to a law aimed at reassuring foreign investors about the security of their investments in the country. The Arbitration (International Investment ... Read more...
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Cher brands Donald Trump ‘pompous’ and ‘a complete idiot’ on Twitter
April 28th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by ANI
New York, April 28 (ANI): Singer and "Burlesque" star Cher took to Twitter to slam real estate tycoon Donald Trump and called him "pompous" and "a complete idiot.""Donald Trump is a Pompous ... Read more...
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Wills-Kat movie ‘may have ’sequel’
April 26th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 26 (ANI): The stars of 'William & Kate'- the US flick about the royal romance dubbed 'the naffest film ever made'- have warned to make a sequel about the wedding. ... Read more...
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US Govt ‘to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco’
April 26th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): The U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has announced its plans to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.The announcement came after the U.S. Court ... Read more...
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Khloe Kardashian to film special cameo for ‘Law & Order: LA’
April 21st, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr 21 (ANI): Socialite Khloe Kardashian is set to make a special cameo appearance in the upcoming episode of 'Law and Order: LA' as herself.According to Celebuzz.com, Kardashian, 26, faces ... Read more...
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John Cleese spotted shopping for ‘long white dress’ with new girlfriend
April 18th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 18 (ANI): His three failed marriages might have cost him around 15 million pounds, but that apparently hasn't put off British funnyman John Cleese from tying the knot again.Cleese has ... Read more...
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Nicki Minaj replaces Enrique Iglesias for Britney Spears’ tour
April 12th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Nicki Minaj is all set to hit the road with Britney Spears for her upcoming 'Femme Fatale' tour.According to TMZ, Minaj, a New York Hip Hop ... Read more...
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Eva Longoria ‘pops out of her plunging jacket’ during cookbook promo
April 8th, 2011 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 8 (ANI): Eva Longoria appeared on David Letterman's 'Late Show' to promote her new cookbook, but she ended up revealing a lot more than her recipes when her low-cut jacket ... Read more...
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Karina Smirnoff’s Playboy issue will be ‘unforgettable’, says Hugh Hefner
April 7th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): Hugh Hefner has announced that 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Karina Smirnoff will go nude for Playboy's May issue, and insisted that it's going to be "unforgettable."Hefner ... Read more...
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Parents outraged by Abercrombie & Fitch’s padded swimsuit for girls
March 28th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 28 (ANI): American retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has caused outrage among parents after it introduced a new swimsuit line for kids that included padded bikini tops.The clothing store, which ... Read more...
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Marianne Faithfull receives one of France’s highest cultural honours
March 24th, 2011 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 24 (ANI): British singer Marianne Faithfull has received one of France's highest cultural honors at a Paris ceremony.Frederic Mitterrand, the French Minister of Culture and Communication conferred the 64-year-old with ... Read more...
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Rihanna says ‘S and M’ video is not all about sex
March 23rd, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, March 23 (ANI): Rihanna says her provocative video 'S and M' has been taken too literally.The singer is still stunned by the furore surrounding the promo for her latest single, ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian blames NY for making her fat
March 17th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 17 (ANI): Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has blamed New York City for expanding her famously curvy figure.She was seen constantly snacking during the months she spent filming 'Kim ... Read more...
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Swipe your mobile 3 times a day with saline wipes to keep it bacteria-free
March 17th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Swiping your pager or cell phone just three times with a simple tissue moistened with saline would help you get rid of most of the bacteria, according to ... Read more...
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US kids develop ‘Math is for boys’ stereotype as early as 2nd grade
March 15th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 15 (ANI): Researchers have found that children in the US express the stereotype that mathematics is for boys, not for girls, as early as second grade.The University of Washington study ... Read more...
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Gillard says her response to being called ‘Ju-Liar’ unsuitable for airwaves
March 15th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar. 15 (ANI): Julia Gillard has admitted her response to broadcaster Alan Jones's description of her as Ju-Liar wouldn't be suitable for the airwaves.'Some words you probably can't use on the ... Read more...
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Nigerian Foreign Minister to visit India for four days
March 14th, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Nigerian Foreign Minister Odein Ajumogobia will arrive India on a four-day visit beginning on Tuesday.The visiting Minister will meet Minister of Commerce and Industry at Udyog Bhawan ... Read more...
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Westlife split from Simon Cowell after 13 years
March 14th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 14 (ANI): Pop group Westlife have ended their relationship with Simon Cowell after 13 years.The Irish band have left the X Factor guru's Syco label and signed a multi-million deal ... Read more...
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Sopore encounter ends, two militants shot dead
March 13th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Mar.13 (ANI): The encounter in Sopore, which began yesterday, has come to an end as the second militant has been shot dead.The killed militant is Waseem Ganai , who was allegedly ... Read more...
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Former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta to take “leave of absence”
March 13th, 2011 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar.13 (ANI): Former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta is planning to take "leave of absence" from the management of the private equity fund New Silk Route which he co-founded five years ... Read more...
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Girls aged 16 ‘get drunk more often than their male peers’
March 9th, 2011 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 9 (ANI): A new European study has revealed that girls aged 16 are getting drunk more often than boys.It said that the rising numbers are knocking back the equivalent of ... Read more...
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Jake Gyllenhaal being considered for ‘The Bourne Legacy’
February 25th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly being considered for the forthcoming 'Bourne' sequel 'The Bourne Legacy'.According to Deadline.com, the 'Love & Other Drugs' actor is being lined-up by director Tony ... Read more...
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Palin says Obama should put Egypt-like pressure on Iran for freedom
February 12th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has urged the media to enquire whether the Obama administration would exert equal pressure on Iran to allow more freedom to its ... Read more...
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Afzal Guru’s plea for transfer to J&K jail
February 11th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Central Government on a plea filed by Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru for transfer to a prison ... Read more...
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Rihanna ‘agrees to reduce restraining order against ex Chris Brown’
February 11th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 11 (ANI): R&B singer Rihanna has reportedly agreed to reduce a restraining order against ex-beau Chris Brown, two years after he was charged with assaulting her.According to E! Online, ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama wears $35 H&M dress on ‘Today’ show
February 11th, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Fen 11 (ANI): US First Lady Michelle Obama reportedly wore a 'cheap' dress from H&M on "Today" show.She dressed in a 35-dollar navy blue dotted dress from the brand's current ... Read more...
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Govt. grants aid for construction of rural roads in Manipur
February 7th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 26,83,00,000 crore for construction of rural roads in Manipur under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana ... Read more...
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Rooney’s cousins pull out of show to keep ‘Wayne-Coleen secrets safe’
February 7th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Wayne Rooney's cousins pulled out of an appearance on This Morning because they realised that the directors wanted them to spill the beans on Wayne Rooney and wife ... Read more...
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Assange threatens to sue The Guardian for malicious libel
February 7th, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Julian Assange, founder of the whistleblower website 'Wikileaks' that had created controversy by its disclosure of thousands of US secret dilomatic cables, has threatened to sue The Guardian ... Read more...
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Director defends Rihanna’s racy S&M video
February 5th, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 5 (ANI): Rihanna's S&M video director has defended the racy footage, insisting it was her aim to shock viewers.Melina Matsoukas isn't surprised the clip, which sees Rihanna tied up, ... Read more...
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China’s private sector provides more than 160 million jobs
February 5th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): China's private sector now provides more than 160 million jobs, according to the State Administration for Industry & Commerce.The country registered about 40 million private businesses amidst ... Read more...
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Hugh Jackman Goes On 6,000 Calorie Diet Each Day For Wolverine Role
February 4th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Australian star Hugh Jackman is doing all it takes to make sure that his upcoming installment of 'Wolverine' is nothing but the best. The handsome hunk ... Read more...
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